Question 1

5 : 100, 4 : 64 : : 4 : 80, 3 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 5 X 20 = 100, 4 X 16 = 64 Similarly, 4 X 20 = 80 and 3 X 16 = 48 &there4: ? = 48

Question 2

Stygian : Dark

Accepted Answer

Both the words are synonyms of each other.

Question 3

Contiguous : Abut

Accepted Answer

Both the words are synonyms of each other.

Question 4

Omniscient : Knowledge

Accepted Answer

'Omniscient' is an adjective used for someone who has the ' Knowledge' of all things. Similarly, ' Boundless' is an adjective used for ' Expanse'

Question 5

Nebulous : Form

Accepted Answer

A nebulous from means having an ambiguous from same as an insipid taste which is dull, boring, almost no taste.

Question 6

Russia : Moscow

Accepted Answer

Country and capital pair.

Question 7

Patriotism : Citizens

Accepted Answer

A Citizen must be patriotic to his Country. Similarly, a Student should concentrate on Studies.

Question 8

Communication : Message : :

Accepted Answer

Both the words are opposite in meaning

Question 9

Activate : Detonate : :

Accepted Answer

Both the words are opposite in meaning

Question 10

IF ' Asinine' is for 'Donkey', then

Accepted Answer

'Asinine' means 'foolish' ; or like a donkey, similarly 'Vulpine' means 'Cunning' or resembling a 'fox' . 'Avian' means 'of or pertaining to birds' in general, and not specifically doves. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Question 11

If stallion' is for 'More' then

Accepted Answer

A' Stallion' is a male-horse while a 'More ' is a female horse Therefore, the relationship is male : Female. In options (a), (c) and (d) this relationship is inverted. In option (b) 'Ram', a male sheep, proceeds 'ewe' a female sheep.

Question 12

Mycology : Fungi : : pedology :?

Accepted Answer

'Mycology' is the study of 'Fungi', in the same way 'Pedology' is the study of 'Soil'.

Question 13

Alleviate : Aggravate : : Elastic :?

Accepted Answer

'Alleviate' means 'to Reduce ' and 'Aggravate' means 'to intensify'. So, it is a clear opposite analogy and it is similar to 'Elastic' and 'Rigid' which are mutually opposite.

Question 14

Stag : Fawn : : Cockroach :?

Accepted Answer

Second is the young - one of first.

Question 15

Benevolent : Kind : : Unclear :

Accepted Answer

Muddy , Benevolent and kind are mutually synonyms, so muddy is the best option which is similar to unclear in meaning.

Question 16

1/9 : 1/81,1/13 :?

Accepted Answer

As, (1/9)2 = 1/81 Similarly, (1/13)2 = 1/169

Question 17

25 : 625 : : 35 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 25 : 625 → 25 is common in both and 6 is added before it. Similarly, 35 : 635 → 35 is common in both and 6 is added before it.

Question 18

1234 : 10 : : 6789 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 1234 : 10 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 Similarly, 6789 : 30 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 30

Question 19

08 : 66 : :? : 38

Accepted Answer

As, 66 - 2 = 64 → √ 64 = 8 Similarly, 38 - 2 = 36 → √ 36 = 6

Question 20

583 : 488 : : 293 :?

Accepted Answer

Taking option (c), As sum of digits of 583 = 5 + 8 + 3 + = 16 and sum of digits of 488 = 4 + 8 + 8 = 20 Similarly, sum of digits of 293 + 2 + 9 + 3 = 14 and Sum of digits of 378 = 3 + 7 + 8 = 18 Here, difference of both are (20 - 16) = (18 - 14) = 4 ∴ ? = 378

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